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What is the value of x in this equation?

−4x+8=42

User Sohlae
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X=-8.5

-4x+8=42
-8. -8
-4x=34
~. ~
4. 4

X=-8.5
User Joppo
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Answer:

x = -8.5

Explanation:

-4x+8=42

first subtract both sides by 8

-4x = 34

divide both sides by negative 4

x = -8.5

User Donghui Zhang
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